Comparison

Google Authenticator vs AlwaysOn Mobile App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Google Authenticator

Enhance your online security with a second verification step for your accounts. Generate codes directly on your phone, even offline, to protect against unauthorized access. Sync codes across devices for easy access and manage multiple accounts securely.

Highlights
  • Offline code generation
  • Sync codes across devices
  • Automatic QR code setup
  • Support for multiple accounts
  • Time-based and counter-based codes
  • Transfer accounts via QR code
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Google Authenticator adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts by adding a second step of verification when you sign in. This means that in addition to your password, you'll also need to enter a code that is generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone. The verification code can be generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone, even if you don't have a network or cellular connection. • Sync your Authenticator codes to your Google Account and across your devices. This way, you can always access them even if you lose your phone. • Set up your Authenticator accounts automatically with a QR code. This is quick and easy, and it helps to ensure that your codes are set up correctly. • Support for multiple accounts. You can use the Authenticator app to manage multiple accounts, so you don't have to switch between apps every time you need to sign in. • Support for time-based and counter-based code generation. You can choose the type of code generation that best suits your needs. • Transfer accounts between devices with a QR code. This is a convenient way to move your accounts to a new device. To use Google Authenticator with Google, you need to enable 2-Step Verification on your Google Account. To get started visit http://www.google.com/2step

About

AlwaysOn Mobile App

Manage, monitor, and control critical infrastructure like alarms, networks, and access control systems remotely. Access and operate your IOBOT appliance from anywhere through a phone-based interface connected to the AlwaysON Cloud Portal.

Highlights
  • Manage critical infrastructure
  • Monitor alarms and networks
  • Control access control systems
  • Operate IOBOT appliances
  • Remote access via cloud portal
  • Phone-based interface
Features
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Observables manages, monitors, and controls critical infrastructure for alarm, network, access control, automation, voice, and video. The AlwaysOn App provides easy, phone-based access to your account on the AlwaysON Cloud Portal. Access and control your IOBOT appliance from anywhere.

Screenshots

Google Authenticator4 screens
AlwaysOn Mobile App1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Google Authenticator at 4.9 against AlwaysOn Mobile App's 4.0. Google Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (1.2M vs 11) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). AlwaysOn Mobile App's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Authenticator has 1.2M ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, AlwaysOn Mobile App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Google Authenticator versus AlwaysOn Mobile App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle AuthenticatorAlwaysOn Mobile App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.2M ratings) — better4.0 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2M — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleObservables, Inc.

Customer experience

Google Authenticator

All ratings1,198,816 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews2,285 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative37.9%

AlwaysOn Mobile App

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

Google Authenticator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Codes randomly deleted
  • Accounts wiped after update
  • Duplicated accounts then deleted all
  • Timing issues, codes didn't work

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add scan from photo feature
  • Ability to rename and group accounts
  • Add Apple Watch app
  • Implement cloud backup option

AlwaysOn Mobile App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Authenticator

No in-app purchases

None

AlwaysOn Mobile App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Authenticator free?
Google Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlwaysOn Mobile App free?
AlwaysOn Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Google Authenticator or AlwaysOn Mobile App?
Google Authenticator is rated higher. Google Authenticator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.2M ratings, while AlwaysOn Mobile App averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Google Authenticator or AlwaysOn Mobile App have ads?
Neither Google Authenticator nor AlwaysOn Mobile App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Authenticator or AlwaysOn Mobile App?
Google Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, and AlwaysOn Mobile App every 5 weeks. Most recently, Google Authenticator was updated on October 23, 2026 and AlwaysOn Mobile App on October 13, 2026.

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